this guy named jeff is amazing! he showed me all his trains!…read moreif you have kids that like trains this is a amazing place for them! please come here-Henry

Ron's Mundelein Hobbies is a gem. The main focus is on model railroading. Train sets, locomotives,…read moreindividual cars, buildings and materials for landscaping layouts are offered. A large selection of model cars, airplanes and ships is also on hand. Large stocks of Tamiya and Vallejo paints, cyanoacrylate and plastic glues are maintained. K&S Metal and Evergreen Plastics products are there for the scratch builder. And model rockets are also offered. That is a lot of good stuff, but what makes Ron's a gem is the service and the people working there. Stop in sometime, you will see what I mean.

This place is cool! It's a bit overpriced, but most specialty-type stores are... They had all kinds…read moreof cool puzzles and games. Sounds like they also host events/games, etc. Def worth a stop if you're into that kind of thing!

Today was a movie kind of day. We arrived early, so that gave us time to walk through the mall,…read morewhich we haven't done in ages. Gamers World caught my eye, because I'm a sucker for puzzles and fun games (though I'm much too antsy to play them). With the holidays around the corner, this is an ideal stop for puzzles of all sorts, board games, fun classic toys like the Magic 8 Ball, Rubik's Cube, and classic hard core games like Dungeon and Dragons. Perhaps the coolest thing about this shop is the fact that they have a back area with tables where you can actually stay and play games, and they even have tournaments. No Pokemon cards for those wondering, but they have other cards I'm not familiar with. I'm not a professional in the trading card arena, but I overheard the manager or owner talking with someone else about the fact they don't take in old cards, but you can buy new ones. Fun stop! Some really great board games I've never seen before...and a few inappropriate ones worth checking out for sure.

I acknowledge that your local game store is going to pull all sorts of demographics. As a parent, I…read moredidn't know what to expect bringing my 5-year-old into the local game shop. But this is definitely going to be a local store that we'll be going to a lot more, even if the prices are a little higher for them to make margins. This is the kind of game store I want in keep in our community! I'll admit I was a little apprehensive to engage with the staff at first due to my inexperience in this kind of envitonmemt, but my kid immediately gravitated toward the Pokemon cards behind the glass counter and we were asked if there was anything we needed help with. We have been looking all over for affordable, genuine cards to little avail. Unfortunately, the cards at this shop were all way outside our range (he's just trying to get started out): $45+ booster boxes or $5+ individual cards. We were obviously not going to be able to make a purchase today (looking for something like one $5 booster pack) but the team member was very helpful taking the time to explain the kids trading card market, suggest other places to look, offer advice on finding affordable cards, and let my kid take his time to pour over the cards behind the counter. On the way out, he generously shared a simple gift that meant so much for my kid. I don't know if he'll read this but thank you so much for making my kid's day - he was over the moon to have some Pokemon cards of his own to share with his friends at school. This is the kind of local game store that is a treasure to have in the community. I definitely will be bringing my kids around in the future to support it some more! Thanks again!

After having Sunday brunch nearby I was looking for video game stores to stop at on my way back to…read moreWisconsin. Everything Games was close by and open, so I drove over to check them out. The store is impressive. They have an awesome selection of retro video games, board games, LEGO, miniatures for Warhammer, anime related plush, sports cards, and card games like Magic, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh. There's even a good size gaming area where I saw people playing in a card game tournament. As good as the inventory was, their customer service was even better. A specific video game I wanted was priced $10 more than the current market value, so I brought that to their attention. Rather than getting mad and arguing with me about their prices, the employee pulled up the same website I was using for a reference and confirmed what I was seeing. He then adjusted the price without hesitation. Now that's customer service. I would glad to go out of my way to come back to Everything Games next time I'm in the Chicago area.

Too Cool... for customers apparently. My kids and I stopped in briefly and were quickly chastised…read morefor merely touching the merchandise. We were coldly told the large "stuffed animals" in front were $400. They were on prominent display in front and the kids were simply feeling the fabric, nothing out-of-the-ordinary or obtrusive. There was a sign by them but it only said no food or drinks. Why put these items up front if you don't want people to touch or interact with them? I told the kids we weren't shopping there and received another cold & sarcastic "have a nice day" response from the rude employee on the way out. My kids are young, but they were even smart enough to point out that this isn't how you treat customers.

Not a minute after walking in with 2 of my buddies and I could tell we were being diligently…read morewatched by the owner (like we were there to shop lift). We received many looks from the owner without her once coming up to us asking if we needed help finding anything. As long as you're not a male in his teens or early 20s you should be fine! Wishing I had a more welcoming experience because it is an otherwise neat little store!

Great little spot with friendly staff. Good selection for both the beginner and the old school book…read morehunter alike.

Ya don't get better than this for a small local independent comic book store. Been going for over a…read moredecade and am always treated with top tier customer service from Charlie.

I've bought and sold to CCC. Honest place, good prices, staff willing to take time to chat.read more

Sold some coins. Very normal and quick process , minimum paperwork, in and out in 5 American…read moreminutes; and prices they gave are quite normal as well. I have been into metals long before most of you who are buying gold bars in Costco these days. I bought and sold, from and to brick and mortar stores. Costa's is fine, perfectly fine. Hopefully will do more business in the future. And if you think dealing with online folks like Apmex or JM or Provident better in terms of prices, good luck. Buying won't be cheaper unless you buy large quantities. Then trying to sell to them, whole different matter and pain in terms of logistics and prices too. Price per ounce my ass. Any dealer has to have a larger spread then simple bid and ask for spot price.

This is a great location that has it all. I'm always impressed at the amount of seasonal crafts…read morethat are upfront and center. I've recently started to incorporate a craft into all of my gatherings. Though my most recent craft was a bit of a fail, I was able to get all of the supplies -- modge podge, diamond dust, extra fine glitter -- for our glitter photos. As I said, it was a bit of a fail, but the laughs were unmatched! Join the rewards program, I'm always getting coupons, which helps. I'm not a fan of the self-checkout stations and one of the machines was down.

This Michaels has great selections for crafts. I usually can find everything I need at a decent…read moreprice. It's clean, organized and well stocked. Friendly cashier and employees that are helpful.

You get what you pay for here, owners will turn around and place blame on you without any sort of…read moreaccountability. Save your money and go through North Spore instead, at least then you know things will be done the right way.

I've been buying from Booming Acres for a while now. My experience and results with the substrate…read moreand grain bags (I always order corn) has always been so positive that I only purchase these items from Booming Acres now. I see some people have left some bad reviews; but I think Booming Acres deserves a try. I find their products excellent.

Great staff!! Andy Edward Ben Arnie Very knowledgeable Always helpful. Great local brew supply…read morestore!!

This place is an amazing small business. I'm an advanced brewer and they always have what i need,…read moreor will order it in. Owner and staff are very friendly and eager to help. They have great expertise, and wide variety of products. If you're a new brewer, they will get you what you need to get started and have a vast kit selection.